Swerving this Way and that: Defining Employees in an Agile Gig Economy Legal Commentary and Opinion

Legal Insight speaks to Mark Rinaldi, Barrister and General Editor of Fair Work Legislation and National Workplace Relations to understand the concerns surrounding gig work.

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Tax Evasion is Illegal, but not an Offence. Governance, Risk & Compliance

Unlike some countries (such as the US), Australia’s legislative references to tax “evasion” do not refer to a criminal offence or even a category of criminal offences.

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Planning Law: Australia’s Ticket to a Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery? Legislation and Case Law

Legal Insight talks to Jacinta Studdert, Valencia Govender and Peter Lochore, contributing authors to Planning Law in Australia, about the changes to planning approvals processes.

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Fit and Proper Culture? Addressing “Hidden Bad Behaviour” in the Profession Legal Commentary and Opinion

The Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) states that to be an admitted lawyer, a person must be a “fit and proper” person. But what does this mean in practice?

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Is the Market Changing Faster than Your Firm? 5 Billing Fundamentals Billing and Invoicing

The Australian and international legal markets are changing and are changing at an accelerated pace. The rise of ‘NewLaw’ firms and fixed-price legal services in particular are prompting traditional law firms to respond.

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9 Cases that Captivated the Legal Profession in 2020 Legislation and Case Law

This year we’ve seen plenty of significant legal developments, shocking headlines in the media and landmark decisions.

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